Meet Our Music Teachers
At Lessons In Your Home, we are proud to offer expert instruction to budding musicians across the nation. Our highly skilled music teachers specialize in nurturing young talent, providing lessons that are tailored to each child’s unique learning style and interests. Whether your child is picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to enhance their skills, our instructors are passionate about creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. With us, your child’s musical journey is in expert hands, ensuring they not only learn, but also love every step along the way.
Jennifer Ridout is an accomplished flutist and pianist and has spent the past decade performing and teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ms. Ridout received her B.M. in flute performance from San Jose State University with honors, and recently completed her M.M. in flute performance at the University of Ho...
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Three words to describe Emily Rigsby would be enthusiastic, goofy, and thoughtful. Born in Boise Idaho, Emily recently moved to Seattle to start her career in music education. Emily graduated from Whitman College in 2020 with a degree in Music and Anthropology. Emily's primary instruments she teaches are viol...
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Matt Rikli first developed a passion for music at the age 12. In 2007, he
graduated from the Atlanta Institute of Music. Since then, he's played in
bands in Georgia and has also collaborated and performed with
songwriters in Nashville. He has played various kinds of music including
rock, jazz, country...
Houston violinist Melanie Riordan began playing the violin at the age of ten in her hometown of New Rochelle, NY. After graduating from the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College, Melanie received her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University where she studied with esteemed pedagogue Cyrus Forough. While at CMU, Mel...
Read MoreJoe Risch
City: Houston
Joe Risch was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up amongst the cherry orchards of Door County, Wisconsin. He exuded a deep passion for music at an early age, but it wasn't until he picked up a guitar at age 12, that his native ability was realized. That summer, he locked himself in his room with his ne...
Read MoreAsh Rise
City: Washington, DC
Ash Rise is a Brass Specialist and Piano Instructor serving the greater DC and Northern Virginia areas. He began his studies in middle school band class. He started lessons in high school, in his hometown of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, with Mary Beth Orr, the 3rd horn player in the Grand Rapids Symphony. He ha...
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Ben Risemberg is a teaching and performing multi-instrumentalist who encourages students to have fun and work hard. He understands that having fun with music lessons, combined with active practice, and displaying artistic expression to others, helps to build confidence, communication skills, and helps the ind...
Read MoreElizabeth Risner
City: Atlanta
Elizabeth Risner is 26 years old, from Sarasota Florida, she moved to Decatur GA in 2020 to find new opportunities in a new place. She has been playing the trumpet since age 8, and singing since age 12. Elizabeth was homeschooled until college and was fortunate to be able to spend most of her time on music s...
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Alexandria Ritsi is an accomplished pianist and dedicated educator who has been sharing her love for music and learning for nearly two decades. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Alexandria discovered her passion for piano at the age of four, inspired by her older sister’s lessons. Under the guidance of ...
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Ginna Rivera is a devoted music producer and worship leader with a diverse background in performance and education. Beginning her musical journey in her youth, she has served in various capacities within her local church's worship band, igniting her lifelong passion for music.
Ginna's educational path incl...
Why Parents Trust Our In-Home Music Teachers
Your child’s safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every teacher with Lessons In Your Home completes a comprehensive background check before teaching their first lesson and we look for instructors who bring both strong musical qualifications and a genuine dedication to helping students grow. Most of our teachers hold a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited university or have equivalent professional experience.
After joining our team, teachers complete orientation, continue professional development, and are supported by a local Director of Operations. This ensures every family receives consistent, high-quality instruction from a trusted educator who makes music a safe, encouraging, and joyful part of home life.
